I cant turn on my pc... after 50 trys one time let me... i install a brand new windows xp... i update it to date... i install norton... Like new!! Bout now.. i cant turn it on again!! not even to try from Bios... Or load from a boot cd.. I JUst Hear Inside! the CPU a "beep, beeep, beeep" and stop doing anything... before i can load a thing....
2006-09-13 04:40:43 · 10 answers · asked by M&M 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Something isn't being picked up during the POST process (Power On Self Test) - this is the part of the boot-up sequence when you first switch on, where the PC gives a single, short "beep" about 2 to 3 seconds after you press the button.
If one of the components inside has failed or malfuntioned, then the POST process can't complete and the system warns you of this by making the beeping that you are hearing.
If you're either a) technically competent or b) brave enough to learn, then I would suggest that you take the side (or top) cover on the tower/case and CAREFULLY have a quick nosy about to see if there is anything obvious, such as graphics card hanging out, or memory not in properly. If not, then you're back to first principles - checking each component individually by removing it and seeing what happens when you power-up.
In all likleyhood, it's something fundamental like the motherboard itself giving out, the processor burning out, graphics card or memory modules failing.
If you have access to a second PC that has similar specs such as processor config (AMD or Pentium, and what model thereafter, Athlon XP, Socket 939 and so forth) you could try swapping out components one at a time until you isolate the failed piece.
Sound pretty terminal though, and not something you'll fix in a few minutes - it's hardware related, not software.
If you can post any technical details about your system, I might be able to help further, or at least point you in the right direction.
2006-09-13 04:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by BushRaider69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before the computer runs the operating system it runs a built in test program called POST. If all is OK it goes to the operating system. If not it beeps in a pattern that tells what the problem is. One beep means something failed. Two beep means something different failed, etc. Count how many beeps there are because "beep beep" and "beep beep beep" are two different problems. When you know how many either google "POST beep codes" or ask a more exact question on Yahoo Answers. You could also try http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm for the codes and an explanation.
2006-09-13 04:46:57 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The BIOS is trying to load and finding a fault, most probably with the RAM. The beep code is specific to the problem. If you know the BIOS version on the faulty computer and google the name. You should be able to access a list of the beep codes for this version and this will tell you what's wrong.
2006-09-13 05:35:00 · answer #3 · answered by r_moulton76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three beeps means that your RAM is faulty. You need to purchase new RAM and make sure that it is the appropriate RAM. Explain to the salesperson what kind of computer you have or take the RAM that you are using (hopefully that is the same RAM you were using when you were able to boot your computer). In the diagram that I have given in the link for below, the RAM slots are listed as SDRAM Slots. That is where your RAM will be located.
Also, one more thing, you RAM just might not be inserted properly. It might be something as simple as removing it and popping it back into place. I would try that first.
2006-09-13 05:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by JZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may also mean you have a bad CPU fan. I recommend emailing the manufacturer of your PC to see what the problem is. Different beeps indicate different problems.
2006-09-13 04:46:30 · answer #5 · answered by taskr36 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, this is one of two things:
1) Defective video card.
2) Defective RAM.
Open your PC, remove you video card and reinsert it. This may help.
If not, do the same for your RAM.
If is still doesn't work, remove all components on your motherboard except your CPU/fan and video card. If it still beeps, replace your video card.
2006-09-13 04:43:50 · answer #6 · answered by Bernz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends
Computers make different beeps for different problems.
Mine did that once, give it a dusting inside, and replace that battery (circular round thing) (it needs to be rechargeable).
The problem lies in the pc basics either:
Video Card
RAM
CPU
Motherboard
2006-09-13 04:47:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be anything thing... Your motherboard may be bad... RAM might be bad...Video card life may have been shortened... Who knows? If you don't have the tools to test it yourself, take it to a computer shop to have them (hopefully) pin-point the problem. Remember, they may or may not be able to order the parts to repair it. But any data you have on your computer is still okay as long as the hard drive is okay...
2016-03-26 23:18:47 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if our hardrive is not spinning you probably blew the boot sector or the dirve is damaged
2006-09-13 04:50:40 · answer #9 · answered by gerardbu07059 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your ram is busted or your Hardisk is gone.
replace it.
2006-09-13 04:49:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋